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Lead Line Cook

Marriott Milwaukee
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Description

Who We Are

White Lodging is hiring a Lead Line Cook to join our culinary team! Our culinary team is responsible for preparing and cooking menu items according to established recipes, quality standards, and food safety guidelines. Working as part of the kitchen team, our team ensures food is prepared efficiently, accurately, and consistently while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

If you're a culinarian looking for a clear path to culinary management, this role offers development opportunities and the hands-on leadership experience you need — backed by one of the country's top hospitality companies operating premium hotels, restaurants, and rooftop bars across the U.S.


What You'll Do

  • Mentor and collaborate with Entry Level Cooks, Line Cooks, culinary apprentices, and stewards while managing daily food preparation and production in the food outlet
  • Follow company F&B procedures, health department regulations, and federal food safety guidelines
  • Assist in maintaining food cost and labor cost standards to meet financial targets
  • Check ingredient freshness; enforce all recipe standards and portion-use records across the team
  • Monitor guest feedback scores and proactively influence food quality and service consistency
  • Foster a culture of cooperation, respect, and professional kitchen standards among all coworkers
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

  • Solid working knowledge of all commercial kitchen equipment and culinary preparation techniques
  • Demonstrated proficiency in sautéing, broiling, frying, roasting, butchery, garde manger, pantry, and breakfast cookery
  • Experience working in a fast paced environment — prior lead cook or senior cook experience strongly preferred
  • Ability to stand and move at a fast pace for extended periods in a high-volume kitchen
  • Must have weekend and holiday availability


What You Can Look Forward To

  • DailyPay — get paid when you need it
  • Advanced scheduling with easy shift swapping via our app
  • Unlimited employee referral bonuses
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) with rollover
  • Complimentary wellness tools
  • Leadership development & tuition reimbursement
  • Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and travel
  • Growth opportunities across multiple hotel properties in your market
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Full-time associates also receive:
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance — starting day 1
    • Life and disability insurance
    • Paid parental leave
  • Compensation starts at $20 an hour

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. and its subsidiary companies (collectively, “Marriott”). The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, termination, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you apply for this position, Marriott will have no involvement in the selection process. Your application information will not be provided to or accessible by Marriott. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee, not Marriott.